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The Weeds Are Not the Problem – A Different Way to Think About Weed Management

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For decades, weed control has largely focused on one objective: removing the visible weed. But what if we’ve been tackling the symptom rather than the cause?   That’s the central message behind The Weeds Are Not the Problem, a new publication from Kersten UK that challenges conventional thinking and encourages grounds professionals to adopt a […]

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Stop Treating Weeds as a Cosmetic Issue: The 25mm Rule and the Future of Proactive Asset Management

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Sponsored article: Kersten UK With the UK Pesticides National Action Plan (NAP) 2025 now firmly in force, the conversation around municipal weed management has undergone a radical shift. We are no longer just talking about horticulture or aesthetics; we are talking about civil engineering, legal compliance, and structural asset protection. With the UK Pesticides National

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Tracy’s Law: Why Losing the Edge Means Losing the Road

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In the field of highway engineering, a fundamental principle known as Tracy’s Law states: “If you lose the edge, you lose the road”. This law highlights that the stability and longevity of any paved surface—from a major trunk road to a local village footpath—are entirely dependent on the structural integrity of its boundaries. For a

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Smarter, Safer, and More Eco-Friendly Grounds Maintenance with Kersten UK 

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In August this year, IGFH attended a demonstration of Kersten UK’s most popular pedestrian-operated machines, led by industry experts Trevor Thorp and Ed Phillips. The session gave us an in-depth look at how modern grounds maintenance equipment is evolving to make outdoor work more efficient and environmentally responsible. The day began with an introduction to

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Weed Management in Focus at Latest Kersten Conference

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What does the future hold for sustainable weed management? Attendees at the Kersten Integrated Weed Management Conference in Birmingham heard fresh views from experts across the industry, as IGFH’s Bradley Tennant led a panel debate on best practice, innovation, compliance, and the challenges ahead. Brad of International Greenkeepers For Hire recently hosted a panel discussion

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Integrated Weed Management Conference – 5th June 2025

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The inaugural conference on Integrated Weed Management for the Amenity Sector is to be hosted by Kersten UK on Thursday 5th June in Birmingham’s Highbury Hall. Link to register The conference couldn’t be more prescient with the publishing of the National Biodiversity Strategy & Action Plan in February and the new Pesticides National Action Plan

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Exploring Integrated Pest Management with Kersten UK at the Welsh Government’s IPM Demonstration Event

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In October 2024, IGFH’s Bradley Tennant attended an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) demonstration event in Wales, organised to highlight alternative approaches to chemical-based weed control methods. Here, Bradley discusses his experience at the event, which included a presentation, Q&A, and equipment demonstration by Kersten UK. I recently had the opportunity to attend an Integrated Pest

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Treating Weeds in Hard Surfaces and Soil with Electricity – Kersten UK

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Different electric weeding technology works in different ways. Here’s a breakdown of what works well where and why. We have several new electric weeding products available from Kersten and Zasso. These machines all use electricity to kill weeds, but the systems differ markedly in their uses. Here are the important distinguishing reasons to use one

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Guide to creating an integrated weed management plan – Kersten UK

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Sustainability is currently at the forefront for most companies, and rightly so. Without sustainable practices, processes will simply end at the first bottleneck. By definition, sustainability means the ability to maintain or support a process over time. My favorite definition is, “to meet the needs of today without compromising the needs of tomorrow,” a powerful

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Pioneering Sustainable Management: Kersten UK

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Biodiversity and sustainability have been a hot topic in the greenkeeping and grounds management industry for several years now, but it’s never been more relevant than now. There’s a rapidly growing interest in taking a sustainable approach to grounds management, which begs the question: what can be done to implement sustainable management? We spoke to

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